R. Wayne Austin
Candidate for Abingdon Town Council
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
Member of Abingdon Town Council for four years and an attorney in Abingdon for over 45 years; served on the town planning commission for more than 10 years.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports living within current tax rates to avoid increases.
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“we need to live within our budget and within the income produced by the current taxation rates with the least sacrifice to services possible.”
Voted against two town budgets over future fiscal concerns.
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“I have opposed the budget on two occasions as it was presented for those years.”
Health & human services
Supports studying a senior-adult wing at the Coomes Center.
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“We are currently conducting a study to determine the feasibility of adding a new wing to the Coomes Center devoted largely to senior adults.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from R. Wayne Austin on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Washington County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, General and Special Elections, November 3, 2026: County of Washington, Town of Abingdon
Election filing · Washington County Electoral Board · washcova.com
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Washington County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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